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Sir Woolf Fisher Memorial Trophy: Auckland Deaf Sportsman of The Year

1981 – S. Ovens (Athletic); 1982 – B. Kinnaird (In Bowl); 1983 – N.D. Coventry (Athletic); 1984 – C.Harris (Netball; 1985 – P.Went & P.Croskery (Badminton); 1986 – Sen Smith (Bowls); 1987 – L.Malcolm (Table Tennis); 1989 – P.Went (Badminton); 1990 – Miss S. Hamilton (Golf) & Mr F.Valesi (Basketball/Athletics); 1991 – R.Peri (League/Basketball); 1992 – M.S. Speirs (Golf); 1993 – P.Walters (Badminton); 1994 – P.Murray (Basketball Referee); 1995 – J.S. Bays (Indoor Bowls); 1996 – S. Ovens (Basketball); 2000 – R.McKie (Indoor Bowls); 2001 – R.McKie (Indoor Bowls); 2002 – John Gilmour (Ten Pin Bowling); 2003 – Peter Smeros (8 Ball Pool); 2005 – N. Doherty (Lawn Bowls); 2006 – B. Kinnaird (Indoor Bowls); 2007 – R.McKie (Lawn Bowls); 2008 – P.Walters (Badminton); 2008 – Michael Lynch (Karate).

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NZSL story – Taonga source: Shona McGhie

Thrown Into It: Shona Becomes ADS Badminton Club Secretary

Shona McGhie never planned on taking a leadership role, but that’s exactly what happened soon after she joined the Auckland Deaf Society. Having previously been involved with the Christchurch Deaf Club, she moved to Auckland after an overseas holiday, drawn by its vibrant Deaf community. Not long after reconnecting with her love for badminton, she attended the club’s AGM just to show support – only to be unexpectedly voted in as secretary on the spot! Stepping into the role straight away, Shona went on to serve five dedicated years with the ADS Badminton Club.
Taonga source:
Auckland Deaf Society
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 209-O-ADS
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